Is it really wasteful though? Especially if they’re classic cars, it’s not like the money is thrown out the window. The value is still here, just in car form instead of stock/bank account form.
Now vain on the other hand…
Is it really wasteful though? Especially if they’re classic cars, it’s not like the money is thrown out the window. The value is still here, just in car form instead of stock/bank account form.
Now vain on the other hand…
NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 1 month ago
It’s wasteful to own more than one or two cars, let alone dozens regardless of how well they hold value.
tahoe@lemmy.world 1 month ago
What would you rather do with all these old classic cars that require a great amount of money to keep running, then?
EldritchFeminity@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
How about putting that money towards museums for these cars that allow the general public to appreciate them as well instead of letting them languish in somebody’s private collection. This would also have the benefit of creating more jobs and helping to improve the flow of money in the economy.
NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Or take that money and lay off a handful fewer people
tahoe@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Yeah! I like this idea. Not sure how feasible it is but I’d sure like to see some billionaire at least try it.
Main problem with this I think is who would get to drive them? Because they need to be driven at least a little to keep their shape and to make sense. Not all people could drive them because they need to be driven carefully, which most people can’t do (brand new track day cars are famously beaten up even after a few years, not exactly the same context but something to keep in mind).